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TopicPresident Murmu

Topic: President Murmu

Ayodhya to 2G: What’s a Presidential Reference under Article 143(1) & how it’s been invoked in past

President Murmu has asked if fixed timelines can be ‘imposed’ by judiciary on President & Governors for clearing state bills. There have been at least 14 such References since Independence.

Can deadlines be ‘imposed’ judicially for clearing state bills? President Murmu poses 14 questions to SC

The Presidential Reference questions an 8 April order fixing timelines for Governors & President to decide on bills cleared by state legislature.

CDS, service chiefs brief President Murmu about Operation Sindoor at Rashtrapati Bhavan

The Indian President Wednesday commended the valour and dedication of the Armed Forces.

India & China must view ties with long-term perspective—Xi says in letter to President Murmu

Xi wrote to President Murmu on occasion of 75th anniversary of India-China ties. She wrote to Chinese President that stable, predictable & friendly ties would benefit the world.

President Murmu launches dairy initiatives in Mayurbhanj

Programs aim to boost milk production, improve livestock quality, and address malnutrition.

Maldivian President Muizzu accorded ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan, to hold talks with Modi

This is Mohamed Muizzu's first bilateral visit to India. On this five-day tour, he is accompanied by First Lady Sajidha Mohamed and a high-level delegation.

‘Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita will come into force 1 July’ — President Murmu amid Oppn calls for deferment

In her first address to Parliament after LS polls, Murmu also emphasised govt’s commitment to 'fair investigation' into exam controversy & 'stringent punishment for the guilty'.

‘Budget to include historic steps, document of govt’s futuristic vision’, says President Murmu

In her 1st address to Parliament since commencement of 18th Lok Sabha, Droupadi Murmu says budget will have 'major economic, social decisions' & 'speed of reforms will be increased'.

President Murmu condoles loss of lives in terror attack on bus in J&K

Nine people were killed and 33 injured as terrorists struck a bus carrying pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Sunday evening.

Embrace change, learn new skills — President Murmu’s address at Himachal university

She also stressed on the importance of self-reliance, cultural awareness, and human values in education.

On Camera

India’s solar ambition needs financial vision – ISA must move from commitments to execution

The ISA should champion a Global Solar Asset Registry for standardised project information, and establish a Solar Credit Guarantee mechanism to mitigate political and currency risks.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

3 top ULFA-I leaders ‘killed’ in Myanmar, Indian Army denies role as insurgent group alleges involvement

The banned group claimed their leaders & cadres were killed in ‘drone strikes’ by the Indian Army. Guwahati Defence PRO denies any such operation.

RSS chief Bhagwat draws the line at 75. India’s politics stares at the Modi Exception

BJP has no dynastic succession, at least not at the top. You can trace this back to Vajpayee-Advani era. This act of spotting, empowering younger talent is even more striking with the choice of BJP presidents.